NAAS-- - Operations Manager

Grade VIII Operations Manager

(Grade Code 0655)

Naas General Hospital

There is currently one permanent, whole-time Grade VIII Operations Manager vacancy available in Naas General Hospital.

A panel may be created for GVIII Operations Manager, Naas General Hospital from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries

Kieran McDonald, General Manager

Naas General Hospital, Co. Kildare

Tel:045 849511

Email: Kieran.McDonald@hse.ie

HR Enquiries:

Olivia Girvin

HR Recruitment Officer

Dublin and Midlands

Email:Olivia.girvin@hse.ie

Tel: 0879574869

Purpose of the Post:

The Operations Manager will support the General Manager in ensuring the effective and efficient functioning of the hospital. They will have overall responsibility for Estates and Facilities Management, Infrastructure/Capital Development, Catering, Cleaning and Hygiene Services, Security and Maintenance and Health & Safety functions) and will also have direct responsibility for several Health & Social Care Professions.

The Operations Manager will work as part of the Senior Management Team in pursuing the Hospitals objectives and will therefore contribute to the strategic development of Naas General Hospital. The Operations Manager will be a member of the Senior Management Team, will deputise for the General Manager as required and will provide out of hours hospital management on the on call rota

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications and/ or experience

Candidates must demonstrate:

1.Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

(a) Have satisfactory experience in an office under the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 at a level not lower than that of Grade IV (or equivalent)

AND

Have not less than two years satisfactory experience either in that office or in an office at a level not lower than that of Clerical Officer in the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004.

AND

(b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office.

Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Post Specifics:

A relevant qualification, with a minimum of a primary degree, ideally in a healthcare or clinical field. A master’s degree in a healthcare-related area is desirable.

Significant operational experience working at a senior level (Grade VII or higher or equivalent grade) in a healthcare environment as relevant to this role.

Experience of successfully leading and facilitating change management project

Experience of managing staf

Significant experience of successful service/business planning.

Experience of managing and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders as relevant to this rol

Experience in a Clinical Background is desirable.

The requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.